Rig Rundown - Minus the Bear's Jake Snider, Dave Knudson, and Cory Murchy

www.premierguit... Premier Guitar is on location in Des Moines, Iowa, where PG's Shawn Hammond visits with guitarists Jake Snider, Dave Knudson and bassist Cory Murchy of Minus the Bear. They talk about their current live setups and go over the bands elaborate use of samplers.
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[@christianfriisjensen2055]

Preach, bro. Dave Knudson is a fucking genius. One of the most creative guitarists of this generation, hands down.

[@meineomakenntdieroten]

Knudsons riffs on saint matthews returns to the womb will remain unforgotten.

[@oscwildle1]

These guys are creative as hell. As a listener I never questioned how they got their sounds, because the songs stand alone. I admire that they use all the tools in a musical way vs noise

[@FoxRiddles]

Dave Knudson's tapping was the theme to my childhood.

[@wingy200]

I saw these guys on the very same day this interview took place. They're at Wooly's in Des Moines. Great venue. That show was amazing... I'll never forget it.

[@MK4vDubbin]

This is probably the best rig rundown. Guitarists actually showcase their gear and show examples of how everything works and how it is actually used, rather than just pointing out and naming off everything.

[@alexbc131]

Mad respect for these guys. The line 6 pedal is not an easy one to understand. I would honestly use a computer program to launch all of the loops... but thats just me. I remember seeing them play years back and was extremely impressed

[@snickylicky]

+sutop1255 the looper is easy to understand on it. its just all the different delays that get confusing. i use it as a delay occasionally. my main delay is a straight simple DM-2

[@doranstewartstewart6521]

let me guess ableton and native instruments guitar rig?

[@jsshayes1]

Dave Knudson is one of the best guitarist ever in his work with Botch and Minus the Bear. Incredibly influential and underrated.

[@thewaz8926]

All of these guys are great players. Very talented. Have also met them a couple times, they are totally nice and down to earth.

[@michaelpenate]

I've been waiting like 10 years for this rig rundown. Amazing!

[@EcaDeGuzman]

Still one of the best bands out there. Farewell, Minus The Bear. Till we see you again.

[@blakedoingthings]

This is so bad ass. Really great to get in see what everyone is doing with their gear. Especially Knudson. One of my favorite guitarists.

[@Zacpack91]

All that rad guitar gear, and I'm most impressed by that bass tone! Serious!

[@beckirk]

I love this band's guitar sounds. Saw them two times within the space of two months, Bumbershoot and then at the Showbox.

[@Steve564ify]

Please do a Tera Melos Rig Rundown

[@ocnalbnivek5982]

Pedals and Effects did one that's split into like 10 parts. Its just Nick if that's what you mean by Tera Melos.

[@sammadden5540]

Bump premier guitar get on that shit

[@sru393]

They did! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnLXZJefms5plbs

[@DoughyBoy]

Such a great sound with a simple rig, love it!

[@937brandonm]

I would love to see an updated rig rundown for Minus the bear since their sound has changed so much

[@jc3823]

Shawn is smitten with Dave showing the 'knights' samples 10:50

[@GrehgYT]

11:07 I owe you....

[@IamtheFerryMan]

Don't I? I know it aint the money girl There never was money

[@ChrisWeinhardt]

Thanks premierguitar for showing me awesome bands!!!

[@Cam_B]

It would be pretty cool to have a clip of them playing live after the rundown since most of the time they are about to play a show or just finished.

[@rtmis1]

Dave's feet have more talent than most DJs

[@doranstewartstewart6521]

Dare i say do battles nexts

[@Hesthewizeguy]

I've been waiting for this for literally years! I'VE DIED AND GONE TO HEAVEN!

[@wezzlyn]

People really need to not judge these guys unless they know their music. "Funny noises" is the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen someone call Dave's music. I actually WOULD consider Dave to be a better guitarist than Jimmy Page. At least he doesn't rip off his riffs from forgotten blues artists. I like Zeppelin, too. Just saying...

[@elijuicyjones]

Hell yes, yet another band making Seattle proud. Dave Knudson is my new guitar idol.

[@GeoAl09]

I really want to buy a Line 6 DL4 now

[@shadygroves8252]

Totally worth it. I can't remember my life before my DL4

[@frateroiram]

theyre fun little pedals

[@robrig55]

Wow!! Never seen the DL4s used that way and kudos to the band for not using backing tracks for these sounds

[@nixthelatter]

one of the coolest bands to see live on the planet, and I've seen hundreds

[@thinkingjack]

His work with Botch alone has been influential to me with playing heavy music without being purposely heavy. I love his work, he’s an incredible guitarist.

[@carefulcarrot]

Why didn't Line6 make a minus the bear signature loop pedal?

[@TheSailsCall]

In going to see these guys tonight!!! I can't wait!

[@samuelmcdaniels7463]

Needs more loopers.

[@alexayers9463]

I miss my favorite band.

[@Dabomb1237]

Dave's workshop is crazy. Guitar effects at their best.

[@cachacinha1378]

on 14:01 is Dave still playing into the mirror? I know I heard this before but I don't think it's in into the mirror, and I can't get that piece of music off my head........

[@lancecamposano3633]

I have an RC3, how do i set up that kind of setting at 13:30 the one shot loop? I did not know for a long time that it has that kind of feature as well. Thank you for who will answer :)

[@williamhough33]

This is such a great inside look at how musicians create and a great inspiration for those of us who love to learn new tricks and techniques. Much appreciation for all the Rig Rundown segments. That said, why is the camera work so all over the place?

[@BurningHandSounds]

Let's see a Minus the Bear updated Rig Rundown! I bet the looping is still crazy!

[@rome8180]

That bass tone is incredible. So bassy without losing definition.

[@hallmarg8169]

Rig Rundown should talk to the guitarist in Tera Melos. THAT guy does some incredible shit with his pedals.

[@jcowe2187]

Nick Reinhart

[@sru393]

They did! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnLXZJefms5plbs

[@nicholasputt9054]

Does anyone know how he's getting the RC3 to only play the loop once (on the first loop) without tapping it off?

[@karlisk.2856]

"one-shot mode"

[@tysonrinker8089]

this must be the rundown that lady was talking about in the Blondie one about the band that has 4 delay pedals

[@ramonaHQ]

Sort of refreshing to see a musician who isn't so precious about their gear. The bass player just wants to play the bass.

[@bslz65]

he uses a death by audio fuzz war, boss ds-1 and plays through a musician 212 combo amp and various silver face reverbs. he plays vintage fender guitars like mustangs and jaguars as well

[@Jasonweckard]

That looping technique is nuts

[@tylerdurdan8558]

If you dont like the band why complain and give biased opinions...just kick rocks. Loops and effects pedals aren't for everyone but either way this bands sound is unique. When you here it you know its MTB and I'd rather be in a band like that then all these bands that play the same sounding shit as all the other bands in the genre. I love circa survive and minus the bear and they both use a lot of effects but sound nothing like each other. I'm super proud of these guys and they always keep me inspired to be more creative. Much love and respect to all these guys.

[@EricAll4soundsAlbert]

some much info stuffed into these rig rundowns, awesome work guys!

[@sebastianshades]

I've been waiting to see a vid like this since Highly Refined Pirates!

[@wezzlyn]

I know haha. I'm a big fan of Page. One of the reasons I learned to play guitar in the first place. But, despite being nobodies in comparison, I think they more creative, nonetheless. Even without their DL4s. If anyone doesn't believe me, they should listen to Highly Refined Pirates. The fingerstyle sounds Dave makes are incredible and practically flawless.

[@wonnie]

OHMAN I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR A LONG TIME

[@kenobibryant1637]

damn I love Pachuca Sunrise! I always wondered how he played that

[@tommytime99]

What's the song he mentions at 10:24?

[@wingy200]

The Fix or Knights. He mentions both.

[@markulous311]

Knights

[@henlofrens]

Not always. If you have a heavily mid pronounced bass with a great distance between the two pu's, the scoop might be enormous. I once had to boost my mids almost up until 8 (on a 1-10 scale), to regain them. And furthermore, it's not the same "mid experience".

[@wocathoden]

for the samples {if'n you wanted them recorded before show} loop the fx chain through an boss rc-50. I think that might work.

[@evanisgay11]

Knudson is such a good guitarist

[@sparklawns3433]

Love MTB but I can't help but notice the hammer thumbs on Jakes hands XP.. why the zoom in???

[@mloyd64]

This was fun to watch.

[@aloufin]

But What shoes was he using to operate those foot pedals!

[@MiggButchko]

Onitsuka tigers by ASICS

[@alexgarlyo]

Does anyone know if Dave runs his entire board in front of his amp? As i heard the DL4 isn't made to run through a loop but pedals like the DD20 sound so much better in a loop as opposed to in front.

[@forbidden.404]

I wanted to see Jack Snider's Vox Virage DC, but I guess he didn't have it when they did this

[@danielrobertshaw9273]

please tell me you did a rundown with Nick and Brendon from Circa Survive while you were there???

[@MechaTurtlez]

Look, if you don't like the band then don't go to a video of them, and comment something negative about the band. You know what you're doing, seeing as no reasonable person goes out of their way to make fun of people and their opinions.

[@IntoEntropy]

i feel old seeing them now

[@Fr3akymet4l]

But why do all the other Vox AV30s I saw look very different compared to Jake's one? Is there any difference in the sound?

[@jacoobyslaps]

Fr3akymet4l They’re generally all the same.

[@gare0089]

this was so sick. i love this band!!!

[@shvmichael]

11:14 I think we all shared the smile that the interviewer had after Dave recreated Knights

[@dlheidemann]

I want to see a rig rundown from The Dear Hunter

[@Kevin-wg2cd]

3:42. Just, yes.

[@artcorrpse]

needs more botch

[@Willbassyeah1]

@oliverdestroyer i am supporting you in this discussion the guy is just not being open to music and think the best wine is always the old wine, not knowing that there are new better liquor to try

[@TheForestBum]

It's a Fender blacktop jazz in case you were wondering ;)

[@rafkinsnoise2324]

that bass tone he has is so nice

[@Dabomb1237]

I shook Dave's hand at their concert and pooped my pants.

[@axeslinger94]

That's weird. I always thought the "k" in Dave's last name was silent.

[@nojoyrecords]

That was the best spelling of his name that I have ever seen!

[@Jamble187]

I've never heard Minus The Bear's music, but I watched this whole thing and now I'm pretty interested in what they've got going on.

[@stephensporman8206]

late comment but im just checking on your progress. if you havent checked them out yet do it. best thing youll do all week

[@bobc.5698]

What happened to your looper?

[@henlofrens]

It's only useful in a band setting to use both your pickups at the same time, is when the two are wired in series. This means modding!

[@andrewfernandez3827]

Their pedal usage is insane!

[@ScarreCrow]

"i notice you have the selector switch taped up, is that on the bridge pickup?" after the 4th time he says he uses the neck pickup almost exclusively....

[@Hawkifyed]

That bass sounded really smooth.

[@omgwaffleb]

More looping on the next album plz!!!!!!!!

[@stephenlong8505]

didn't know zach galifianakis was in minus the bear

[@mannedi8665]

Didn't know that Zach Galifianakis was in Minus The Bear

[@VitorDuzarte]

This is so funny. EHX Ditto? The ditto looper is made by the good folks at TC Electronic, and for what he wants, the DL4 works great.

[@yvzSeph]

Amazing

[@FakeFlourescentSkies]

holy shit dat double dl4 dave knudson technique

[@shreddershark]

Cool stuff!

[@marc0d0n]

31:13 That bass tone. Goodness gracious. "It sounds like bass." Damn right it does! hahaha

[@OutLoudOutLoud]

Where the hell can I find an Ibanez like THAT?

[@andreaandrea808]

I saw the band Chon just got them, so you could easily get them. They're dope!

[@marc0d0n]

In what way do they loop out of context?

[@Jtdubbzz]

This is amazing

[@MoPower2112]

that bass sounds really good!

[@Jonathan-dh7hk]

Very artistic band.

[@Meemorp_]

Are you trying to suggest "hipster" is, at all, a flattering label?

[@joelsa22]

I want that Ibanez badly. Is that actually a production model?

[@austintomradford]

this is AMAZING!

[@TheElectromagnet]

That's awesome.

[@EddieWinebauer]

Its Kev's Guitarville now, still awesome.